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Analysis of Thermal Comfort in Intelligent and Traditional Buildings

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  • Łukasz J. Orman

    (Faculty of Environmental, Geomatic and Energy Engineering, Kielce University of Technology, Al. Tysiaclecia P.P. 7, 25-314 Kielce, Poland)

  • Grzegorz Majewski

    (District Court, Warszawska 1, 26-600 Radom, Poland)

  • Norbert Radek

    (Faculty of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, Kielce University of Technology, Al. Tysiaclecia P.P. 7, 25-314 Kielce, Poland)

  • Jacek Pietraszek

    (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cracow University of Technology, Al. Jana Pawła II 37, 31-864 Cracow, Poland)

Abstract

The paper analyses thermal comfort in intelligent and traditional buildings in Poland. It provides a comprehensive study on the subjective assessment of indoor environment conditions as well as on parameters that influence human thermal sensations and preferences. Direct measurements of physical parameters (e.g., air and globe temperature, relative humidity) as well as simultaneously conducted anonymous questionnaire studies were used to provide the necessary data. The study covered all seasons and a large number of participants representing various age groups and body build types, who completed a total of 1778 questionnaires. The results indicate that typically smart buildings offer higher levels of thermal comfort than the traditional ones and that people tend to prefer warmer environments. Moreover, it has been observed that the BMI index, air movement and the number of people per surface area can have an impact on the perceived thermal sensations.

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  • Łukasz J. Orman & Grzegorz Majewski & Norbert Radek & Jacek Pietraszek, 2022. "Analysis of Thermal Comfort in Intelligent and Traditional Buildings," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(18), pages 1-25, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:18:p:6522-:d:908689
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